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Midday, 1772 (oil on canvas)
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Midday, 1772 (oil on canvas)
ALM403397 Midday, 1772 (oil on canvas) by Lagrenee, Louis Jean Francois I (1725-1805); 76x140 cm; Allen Memorial Art Museum, Oberlin College, Ohio, USA; eAllen Memorial Art Museum; Mrs. F.F. Prentiss Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22374574
© Allen Memorial Art Museum Mrs. F.F. Prentiss Fund / Bridgeman Images
Arrow Arrows Deities Gods Harp Hour Hours Laurel Wreath Lyre Noon Personification Personifications Quiver Time Wind Zephyr Allegorical
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The captivating painting "Midday, 1772" by Louis Jean Francois Lagrenee takes us on a journey through time and mythology. This oil on canvas masterpiece, measuring 76x140 cm, resides in the prestigious Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College in Ohio, USA. In this allegorical representation of midday, Lagrenee skillfully combines classical and mythological elements to create a scene filled with symbolism. The central figure is an ethereal deity personifying the hour itself, surrounded by celestial clouds and bathed in radiant sunlight. With a laurel wreath adorning their head and holding a harp symbolizing harmony, they exude grace and serenity. Personifications of other deities can be seen throughout the composition: Zephyr, the god of wind gently blowing clouds away; Apollo's arrow representing the passage of time; and various gods playing musical instruments such as lyres or flutes. Lagrenee's attention to detail is evident in his depiction of nude figures that embody beauty and purity while emphasizing their vulnerability. The artist seamlessly blends these mythological motifs with scientific elements like arrows denoting meteorology or climate studies. This print from Bridgeman Images allows art enthusiasts to appreciate Lagrenee's artistic genius without commercial restrictions. It serves as a reminder that great works of art transcend time and continue to inspire generations with their timeless beauty.
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